WONOSOBO
WONOSOBO
the CITY of the GODS
REPUBLIC OF INDONESIA
A small regency and city in Central Java, Indonesia Located in the middle part of Java Island Lies between 2 mountains, Mount Sindoro and Mount
Sumbing, and enjoys cool and humid weather all the time.
INDONESIA MAP
GET in WONOSOBO
By bus
The main bus station is Mendolo, approximately 8
km to the east of the city center. There are
regular services to and from Jakarta
If you are planning to go to Wonosobo from
Yogyakarta, you need to go to Giwangan Bus
Terminal, and hop on to the bus to Magelang.
You can get to the city center from Mendolo bus
station using yellow Angkot (public
transportation). Just tell the driver to get to
Plaza, the city center.
GET AROUND in WONOSOBO
The main public transportation in the city are
Angkot (Public Transportation) and Dokar (horse-
pulled cart with 2 wheels).
Angkot are centralized in Pasar Induk Wonosobo
(Wonosobo major traditional marketplace), near
Plaza.
The fare is around Rp 1,500 (short distance) -
4,000 (long distance).
Air pollution is scarce, however the smell of
horse manure will certainly be part of your
travel around Wonosobo.
Do haggle when you intend to ride a Dokar.
Usually for a short distance trip, they will go for
Rp 5,000.
THE ROUTE MAP
wonosobo
WONOSOBO at GLANCE
Wonosobo is well-known for its tobacco and tea plantation. The view of tobacco and tea plantation will greet you upon entering the city. Situated in 270 m to 2250 m above sea level, Wonosobo region is also a perfect place for vegetables farming, with almost every vegetables known in groceries store are planted here.
In July and August, farmers in the outskirts of Wonosobo, especially Wonosobo-Temanggung border, will begin harvesting tobacco leaf. They will use street along the way to Wonosobo extensively to dry the tobacco leaf, and then transport it to the city. You will encounter slight traffic when you enter the city from Magelang.
With sunshine shining throughout the
year, Wonosobo has tropical climate with
average temperature of 14.3 C 26.5 C and
with average rainfall of 1,713 mm 4,255
mm/year. Rainy season starts from
October to March, when the West monsoon
brings heavy showers and high humidity.
June to September is considered the driest
season, with low humidity and it can be
fairly cold in the evenings, the best time
for any outdoor activities.
CLIMATE
HISTORY & CULTURE
Wonosobo regency was founded on July 24, 1825 as a district under the Sultanate of Yogyakarta after the Diponegoro wars.
From the 6th century was dominated by Hindu kingdoms
In the early 17th century, Based on folk tales of the pioneer of Wonosobo regency is Kyai Kolodete, Kyai Karim and Kyai Walik
Kyai Moh. Ngampah was as the first regent, with the title of Kanjeng Raden Tumenggung (KRT) Setjonegoro.
Wonosobo is the part of Javanese
culture As the former of the center of
Hindu kingdoms Lots of traditional and modern
performance, abundant of
cultural ceremony
HISTORY & CULTURE
The part cultural of central Java
One of a part of Central Java Province, which lies on the slopes of several mountains and ridges.
Climate are dry season and rainy season
Indonesia language is a national language, English and Java language are common
LAND & PEOPLE
LAND & PEOPLE
Still very thick with the Javanese
cultural
Arts and culture are important as a
part of life
The people of Wonosobo will be
witnessed the various arts and
cultural events
The meaning of tradition is very
important and still held up at this
time
Wonosobo have varying type of flora such as;
Purwaceng (Pimpinella pruatjan) herbal plant of the genus Apiaceae
Kayu putih (Melaleuca leucadendra) herbal plant of the genus Myrtaceae
Pinus (Casuarina cunninghamiana)
Carica (Vasconcellea cundinamarcensis)
Jamur Tiram (Pleurotus ostreatus)
FLORA & FAUNA
Wonosobo have varying type of fauna such as;
Domba Texel (Ovis aries)
Burung Prenjak or Bar-Winged Prinia (Orthotomus sutorius)
Elang Jawa (Spizaetus bartelsi )
FLORA & FAUNA
Rupiah (IDR/Rp) is official currency of Indonesia
Bank notes; 1.000, 2.000, 5.000, 10.000, 20.000, 50.000, 100.000
Coins; 100, 200, 500, and 1.000
US dollars and other major currencies are easily exchangeable
Generally, the economic condition of Jogja experienced growth
1 USD = IDR 9.200 (approximately)
ECONOMICS
Kresna Hotel is a 3-star hotel in the centre
of Wonosobo
The hotel offers 115 rooms, Complimentary
WiFi Internet Access, Mini Bar, Satellite TV
System with Remote Control,
Room facilities 24 hours , IDD telephone with
ISD / STD,
Safe Deposit Box, Postal and Courier
Services,
Tourist Information Service, and Airport
Shuttle,
Available Swimming Pool, Restaurant
Complimented by traditional food stalls
serving mouthwatering traditional fare, Bar,
Coffee Shop, Karaoke, and Billiard
Ballroom accommodating up to 400 persons,
business center, a variety of Meeting rooms
KRESNA HOTEL
SURYA ASIA HOTEL is the two star rated hotel with international standard located in the heart of the city - Wonosobo - The gateway to the very well known of Dieng Plateau.
This hotel is very easy to find just a short drive from the bustling center of Wonosobo. Surrounded by clinic / doctor, drug store, banks, shopping center and business center.
This hotel offered 58 rooms with facilities such as 3 Suite, 2 Junior Suite, 7 Deluxe, 5 Standard, Chineese Food Restaurant, Laundry, Safety Deposit Box, Hot & Cold Water, Color TV with satellite and cable to program, Telephone with idd / ldd call system, massage service, parking lot, multi function room, etc.
SURYA ASIA HOTEL
TIRTA CORNER LOUNGE
Tirta Corner is the only Lounge concept in Wonosobo
It has a great view of mount Sundoro and also we came up with the different atmosphere ever in Wonosobo city.
Soft tone lamps, smooth jazz music, sofas and great beverages and light meals are available.
Foods and beverages are made from fresh ingredients and homemade recipes by chef who has an international experience for years.
Available swimming pool
Big parking lot also available up to 8 big buses.
RESTO ONGKLOK
Located ± 2 kilometers from
the heart of wonosobo city
Provide special dish of
traditional food
Resto Ongklok supported by
adequate supporting facilities
such as fitness, hotspot and
karaoke
PLACES of INTEREST
• ALUN – ALUN
• KALIANGET
• MENJER LAKE
• SIKARIM WATERFALL
• TAMBI AGROTOURISM
• TIENG VIEWING POST
• DIENG PLATEAU THEATRE
• DIENG PLATEAU
• KALIYASA MUSEUM
• COLOR LAKE
• PENGILON LAKE
• MERDADA LAKE
• MANDALASARI HERMITAGE
• BIMO LUKAR SPRING
• RAFTING
It is located at the city center, in front of the office of Wonosobo regency leader (“Bupati").
The square is a central gathering place of people Wonosobo
Enjoy a beautiful atmosphere with background mount Sindoro and mount Sumbing
Feel and breathe the fresh air mountains special district
Surrounded by banyan trees hundreds of years old
WONOSOBO SQUARE
It is located in the village of Kalianget, about 3 km towards the north, Road Dieng.
Kalianget is the location of hot spring water from a geothermal source water containing sulfuric acid levels high enough to be trusted efficacious cure various skin diseases.
In addition to a hot shower facilities, there is also a swimming pool, tennis court and playground for children.
KALIANGET
MENJER LAKE Is the largest natural lake in Wonosobo
district Located at an altitude of 1300m above sea
level with an area of 70 ha and the water depth reaches 50m.
Menjer lake situated in the village of Maron Garung District, 12 km north of the District Wonosobo.
Apart from being a tourist Lake Menjer also serves as hydroelectric power.
Amazing scenery can be enjoyed by walking around an existing hill or even a boat that has been provided.
In addition to enjoying the scenery, there is also a fishing or swimming in the lake.
TAMBI AGROTOURISM
Sprawling mountainside Sindoro, with more than 1200-200 m elevation above sea level.
Temperatures between 15-24 degrees Celsius.
Agro Tambi Tambi plantation located in the gardens and tea factories
Available cottage, fishing pond, tennis courts, playgrounds, and facilities management outbound.
Tambi tea plantation, can enjoy the beautiful panorama that is a stretch of vast tea gardens.
In addition, tourists can also enjoy steeping tea directly Tambi distinctive and warm in the cool atmosphere of the tea garden.
DIENG PLATEAU THEATRE
Interpretation center of cultural and natural potential of the Dieng Plateau Region
Built on the initiative of the Governor of Central Java. prime tourist rides in Central Java
Equipped with audio visual facilities and films on the Dieng Plateau and the volcanic activity of Mount Dieng
Above the lake at Rocky Ridge colors Sikendil Dieng Village District Kejajar
Adocumentary film featuring an overview of the formation of craters in Dieng Plateau and events tragedy Sinila crater some twenty years ago.
DIENG PLATEAU Dieng temples are the oldest Hindu temple in
Indonesia. Dieng is an active volcanic area and it can be said
is a giant volcanic crater with a crater. The average height is about 2.000m above sea
level. Temperature range 15-20 ° C in the daytime and 10 ° C at night. At musum dry July and August), temperatures may reach 0 ° C in the morning
Dieng Plateau is a plateau with volcanic activity beneath the surface
In addition to the crater, there are volcanic lakes that contain water mixed with sulfur that has distinctive yellow-green color.
Dieng is a vegetable-producing region Dieng area is still geologically active and has lots of
hydrothermal energy sources.
SIKARIM WATERFALL
Sikarim Falls is a waterfall that has a height of approximately 80 meters and with a backdrop of the towering hills and unspoiled place and around waterfall has a natural charm is still beautiful.
Located in the village district Mlandi Garung 20 km north of Wonosobo.
Along the way we will be treated to a sharp upward path and winding, and a stretch of agricultural land is diverse, from the cabbage, carrots, corn and many more.
COLOR LAKE
Hidden among the rows of hills at an altitude of more than 2000 meters above sea level
Greenish water looked calm, no ripples at all. The sound of the wild birds chirped and the thick forest which is wild maintained present a reassuring atmosphere of peace.
The color lake has unique characteristics related to the color of the lake. Sometimes yellow or green and colorful like a rainbow because color lake has a high sulfur content.
The lake located across the lake color
With clear water like a mirror, which is said to be to know the contents of the human heart.
Enjoy the beautiful scenery Is a crater that has been dead for
thousands of years ago Surrounded by forests which still
maintained its sustainability
PENGILON LAKE
MERDADA LAKE
This lake is the widest lake in Dieng Plateau for about 25 Ha and 2 – 10 M depth.
With the background of green hill and typically Dieng's mushroom plantation make this place even more interesting.
There are sampans rent and fishing facilities for visitors.
Formerly Lake Merdada a volcanic crater which was then filled with water / lava.
Merdada Lake area is often used for camping, as well as conditions allow, Lake Merdada has stunning natural beauty.
There are many pine trees found around the lake merdada, also several species of birds.
TIENG VIEWING POST
A rest area located at an altitude of 1800 meters above sea level and approximately 17 km from Wonosobo
Enjoy the beautiful scenery of Dieng, Serayu rivers and stunning against the backdrop of Mount Sindoro and cloud expanse that stretches in front of the line with your feet
Sights sunrise is considered unique because silver and gold rings that seemed to encircle the sun at sunrise.
Available parking area.
MANDALASARI HERMITAGEHermitage is located in a
Mandalasari small island between Lake Colors & Pengilon, Dieng District, Wonosobo.
In this place there are 3 pieces Cave : Semar Cave, Sumur Cave and Jaran Cave.
Semar cave is a place that people often used to meditate.
While in the Cave, Springs holy wells are called "Tirta Prawitasari", at the site of Bali Hindus is often held a ritual ceremony called Muspe / Mabakti or Medhak Tirta.
BIMO LUKAR SPRING As Serayu headwaters.
Available park with various types of flowers to decorate and beautify the area
Bimo Lukar spring is a spring sacred to the ancient Hindu dieng made of stone in an ancient stone phallus symbol to "resemble testicles male genitalia" and a square stone yoni four are in the midst of a hole to accommodate the water from the shower phallus. "such as female genital”
Believed to be able to make youth when someone washes his face in Ben Lukar spring.
BIMO LUKAR SPRING
Serayu River known
Rafting is a favorite sport for tourists who vacation in Dieng, Wonosobo.
This river has some rapids that challenge and your adrenalin.
Along the trip down the swift river, you will be pampered green landscape on the left and right.
This river also has some small waterfalls that can be used to place of photos.
RAFTING in SERAYU RIVER
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